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The true story of a young Jewish boy who spent years hiding from the Nazis in occupied France
Hidden Child. By Isaac Millman. Farrar, Straus & Giroux/Frances Foster Books, 73 pp., $18. Ages 7–9.
By Janice Harayda
At the age of seven, Isaac Millman escaped from Paris and went into hiding in France after his parents were arrested by the Nazis. In Hidden Child he tells his story through an artful balance of spare but vivid prose, soft-focused paintings, and black-and-white photos.
Millman neither denies nor exaggerates the dangers he faced as he writes of days full of terrors in cities and the countryside — an arrest by Nazis at bayonet-point, confinement in a prison cell with five others, abandonment on the streets of Paris by a man paid to keep him safe, a stay at a hospital used as a safe house for children of deported Jews (where he had to feign illness and use a wheelchair). But he also tells of small comforts, such a finding clusters of tiny white strawberries that helped him avoid starvation and playing with a white puppy at a shelter set up for the children of missing parents after the Liberation. His parents died in Auschwitz, and, at 15, he left France for a new life in the U.S. with a loving couple who adopted him.
Hidden Child is an oversized picture-book-with-chapters that would suit many children who are learning about the Nazis but are too young for The Diary of Anne Frank. It offers a sensitive introduction to the Holocaust for children of any faith and a potential Hanukkah gift that families will remember far longer than eight nights.
Best line: Many. One passage describes a Christmas the author spent with a kind, Catholic widow who had agreed to hide him. She had instructed him to put his shoes under the tree before going to bed: "I was too old to believe in Santa, but I couldn't wait until morning to see what Madame Devolder had left in my shoe. It was a woolen scarf she'd knitted. And in the other, an added surprise: a beautiful orange. I had not easten one since early in the war."
Worst line: None.
Recommended if … you're looking for a gentle but historically accurate book about the Holocaust that gives a child's-eye-view of its events. This book would interest some children older than age 9 and many adults.
Editor: Frances Foster
Published: September 2005.
FYI: Amazon had this book in stock and available for overnight delivery on December 14 www.amazon.com.
© 2006 Janice Harayda. All rights reserved.
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December 28th, 2012
My Take: It's time for evangelicals to speak up about guns
Editor's note: Daniel Darling is a pastor, author and speaker in the Chicago area. His latest book is "Real: Owning Your Christian Faith." He tweets at @dandarling.
By Daniel Darling, Special to CNN
(CNN) - The Bible doesn't clearly express an opinion on the possession of guns, but many evangelicals defend the unlimited distribution of firearms with the same fervor that they defend biblical orthodoxy. According to a recent Public Religion Research Institute survey, 8% of white evangelical Protestants favor tighter gun laws.
But in the wake of yet another deadly school shooting, it's time for evangelicals to contribute to the national discussion beyond: "It's not guns that kill people, it's people that kill people."
In fairness to gun enthusiasts, no reasonable observer could pin the blame for the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting solely on the lack of effective gun laws. Even President Barack Obama and other influential voices have called for a balanced approach that looks not only at guns but also at mental illness, violent video games and a culture of fatherlessness that produces young troubled men. And the research about the effectiveness of gun controls laws seems mixed at best.
Still evangelicals should not defend the use, proliferation and availability of assault weapons with as much vigor as they defend their faith. In spite of some who insist the Second Amendment is drawn from the Bible, there is no clear-cut Christian position on gun control.
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On one level, the Bible affirms the government's first and most basic job to protect its citizens, especially the most vulnerable, our children. Romans 13 reminds us that government is "God's servant for our good." The Bible also gives high priority to the welfare of children.
At times, the Bible seems to affirm the right to self-defense. Even when Jesus famously told Peter to put down his sword during Jesus' arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane, he didn't tell Peter to destroy the sword but put it in its rightful place.
On the other hand, the Scripture is pretty clear that Christians should not only oppose violence but should be advocates for the sanctity of human life. This doesn't simply apply to abortion but to any unlawful taking of human life. Advocating for life also includes taking care of children's and others' well-being after they are born. Each life is created in the image of God; therefore, death is the work of the evil one (1 John 3:15). The Apostle Paul labels death God's final enemy. Christians are also called to be "peacemakers" and not lovers of violence.
Given the lack of a straightforward biblical imperative for or against guns, faithful followers of Christ should be more flexible in their opinions on this issue.
Why can't we support sensible restrictions, such as a ban on military-style combat weapons? These weapons seem to serve no purpose other than the glorification of violence. If we take seriously the command to protect our children, we'll avoid the risk of these weapons getting into the hands of unstable people. Sure, a ban won't eliminate all weapons, especially those purchased illegally, but it may reduce the chance of another Sandy Hook massacre.
Massacre of children leaves many asking, 'Where's God?'
We also should also advocate making it harder for people to acquire guns, even sensible weapons purchased for self-defense or hunting. Gun ownership should be a privilege earned by good behavior and conferred only on the most trustworthy of our citizens. I think we can do this without disrespecting the Second Amendment, which besides guaranteeing the right to bear arms calls for this right to be "well-regulated." As blogger Marty Duren says, "While the Second Amendment provides the right to keep and bear ("carry") arms, it does not necessitate the right to own any armament the mind of man can create."
New gun laws won't prevent every future crime, but perhaps a few common-sense regulations would help destroy a culture of violence that so tempts young troubled men.
Some will argue that new restrictions only hurt those who are already law-abiding. This may be so. But as Christians called to care for the common good of our communities, we should be willing to endure the inconvenience if it saves one child from death. Since 9/11, we have all endured more hassle at the airport to prevent even one terrorist from killing our fellow citizens.
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Followers of Christ know that it is ultimately not the gun that kills, but evil that resides in every human heart. And yet it is precisely this belief in total depravity that might inform our views on gun control. In a fallen world, the most vulnerable among us need protection from those who cannot or will not discern right from wrong. (Ironically, this is the focus of the Christian anti-abortion argument.) Let's not put instruments of death so close to hands that would do evil.
At the end of the day, living out our faith requires that we do more than simply react in a defensive posture but engage in this important debate. We can protect the cherished right to bear arms in self-defense and still make sure unnecessary and violent weapons are not sold on our store shelves and online and are not accessible by those in our communities who would use them to commit acts of aggression and murder.
Furthermore, an unwillingness to entertain common-sense restrictions casts the evangelical faith in an unnecessarily unfavorable light. It may cause some to think we love our guns more than our neighbors.
There are many things about which Christians should be unyielding; the right to own a killing machine should not be one of them.
The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely those of Daniel Darling.
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For Mom, Dad, and Grandma
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My mom tells a funny story from my childhood. Her best friend's brother was babysitting me in his office. When my mother returned two and half hours later, I was sitting at his typewriter – though I'd never used one before – typing out a story, using one chubby finger to press the stiff keys. She tells me that everyone who saw it was shocked – what kind of four year old patiently sits for two and half hours to write a story, letter by letter?
My blog is physically fueled with flour, eggs, and several tons of sugar, but what really drives me to maintain it is my passion for writing. I've only recently begun to bake, but my love for the written word has been nurtured throughout the years by everyone close to me.
The other day I discovered an old photo album. I looked through it with my mom and we sat on the bed, both trying not to get overly sentimental as we turned the plastic pages with delicate fingers. Memories surfaced of birthday parties, old friends, our life in California, my loved ones in Texas whom I haven't seen in years… I looked at my beaming face in every picture, my mother's beautiful smile, my dad's goofy grin and my grandmother's affectionate winks, my grandfather's crinkled laugh.
My best friend D- (left) and me (right) in 2nd grade
I can't even write this post without tearing up a little. I had a beautiful, wonderful childhood. As I looked at our faces in the photos, I felt sad for any distress I ever caused my family in my rocky pre-teen years, or during my outbursts of stress as a teenager in high school. I almost wish I could be their sweet six year old again.
While I can't be that child anymore, I appreciate everything they've done for me, and I have an overwhelming desire to make them proud as I grow into an adult. The evidence of their love is displayed for the whole world to see here on this very blog, reflecting in your eyes as you read these words.
Some of my oldest memories involve snuggling into a pillow at my grandparents' house, listening to my grandmother tell bedtime stories. She is a fantastic storyteller. I'd give her the first subject that popped into my head, and she would craft the story on the spot, spinning tales of silk ribbons, fat lovable penguins, and clever mice who lived in museums. I always closed my eyes and fell asleep with her gentle, patient voice in my ears, like the sound of the ocean in a seashell.
Besides leaving me with pleasant dreams and a lingering smile, her stories sparked my own creativity and passion for storytelling. I spent my childhood writing poetry and half-finished stories, filled with characters I still cherish today. Even more importantly, her stories all concealed values and morals, subtle enough to escape my knowledge but influence me all the same. One night she described a town which rained rainbow paint, changing the skin colors of the townspeople with each passing storm. I was enchanted by the story, unaware of its themes of acceptance and diversity. Her stories helped me be a better person.
Grandma and I on a road trip – I think we caught a tadpole. :)
My mother introduced me to a new kind of writing. As soon as I was old enough to write the letters, she bought me my first diary and made sure I wrote something every night. In all honesty, I didn't enjoy it. Some evenings I would get away with writing a couple sentences about dinner or school before running out to play – "Today I had broccoli. It was disgusting."
But even an entry about something as simple as that night's vegetables forced me to think about my actions and translate them into words. That little bit of writing every night built up my vocabulary and improved my grammar, and by the time I was in grade school, I was writing entries on my own free will. I wrote about my best friends, the ups and downs of the fourth grade, and what my parents were making for dinner. I wrote to remember, but I also wrote to write. I still keep a journal today, and although I write every few months instead of every day, it isn't a chore.
By the time I got to high school, writing essays and homework assignments was never difficult, and I know my mother's influence is there. Creativity and imagination isn't all it takes to be a writer – it takes perseverance, dedication, and practice too. It's not just writing, though – in every aspect of my life my mom pushes me to be the best I can be, and she couldn't have loved me better, or given me any more of herself than she has over the years.
With my mom in front of our old apartment. She is a beautiful person inside and out.
It won't surprise my regular readers to hear that my dad has also played a huge role in the process. In elementary school, he encouraged me to participate in creative writing programs. I entered the Reflections contest in 4th grade with my short story, "What's for Dinner?" When I moved through the school, district, and state levels with my story, he was there every step of the way. He held my hand when I was finally out of the running and stood, crying, in the hallway of the awards ceremony. He helped me get up, move on, and submit another written piece the next year.
In middle school, he showed me authors who used words in ways I'd never considered, inspiring me to branch out. After reading a collection of Kafka stories in 7th grade, I wrote my first short story without a happy ending, attempting to imitate Kafka's voice. I felt a little unsure about its ominous tone and dark ending, but he praised it until I couldn't stop smiling. While that story doesn't reflect my own personal writing style, it's remained one of my favorite pieces over the years.
When I began to show an interest in journalism, it was my father who truly made it happen. Without his encouragement and research on my behalf, I would have never become an intern for the local paper, or been able to work with journalists from the Seattle Times. I'd originally loved to write because of the creativity and reflection involved, but after the opportunities I've been given, now I can see a new purpose in writing. I dream of pursuing the truth and justice, of stirring the sleeping compassion in every person, of making a difference in the lives around me.
I'm in my prettiest dress and headband with my dad. He's my coach and my #1 fan all at once.
And after everything my family has done for me, I've done something for myself, completely on my own: 17 and Baking. Blogging is even another type of writing, unlike anything I've tried before. And all of you – for reading, for commenting, for making me smile – all of you have also inspired me to write. Your support keeps this blog going, something that brings me endless joy, and something I hope makes my family proud every day.
So here I am today, with roots in creative fiction and an appreciation for the written word's ability to persuade, explain, and explore. I have newspaper print inked onto my fingertips and silly limericks stamped on my soles. When I look back at my life, I feel like a walking pinball machine, filled with balls of light that bounce around my ribs and brighten me from within. It hasn't been an easy journey to grow up, but I know I always have a place to call home. I don't know what the future holds, but I know I am a writer at heart… and I truly can't wait for my life ahead of me.
The recipe for this old-fashioned apple cake is handwritten by my Great-Aunt Ethel. It was the perfect excuse to use some old apples, and the fact that it was a family recipe made it all the better… it made me feel closer to my roots, and it made me feel like home.
This recipe makes a very sweet, soft apple cake with a caramelly flavor and a hard, crackled exterior. I'm giving you the recipe exactly as Great-Aunt Ethel wrote it. The instructions aren't perfectly clear, but for once, I'm okay without precise measurements.
Great-Aunt Ethel's Fresh Apple Cake
Makes a single-layer cake
4 cups raw chopped apples (large chunks)
2 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 cups sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 tsp vanilla
Mix dry ingredients. Add chopped apples and mix so that apples are coated with dry ingredients. Add vanilla and eggs. Mix. Add melted butter. Mix well by hand. Place in greased pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.
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I am just in awe at your writer's "voice". You sound wise beyond your years; incredibly poised and mature. Your family has done a wonderful job in raising you, and I see much sucess in your future.
Oh, my, thank you for taking us into your childhood, your home, your warm memories. Yes, life is good, your love and gratitude for these wonderful people in your life spills into our lives. Thank you. I haven't baked the banana bread with the nuts yet, but I think maybe it might have apples in it. :)
The best receipe cards I have are those written in my grandmothers spiderly hand writing. I cherish those cards! I think the best gift anyone could give a new bride would be…hand written receipe cards from all her relatives and friends in their own penmanship.
Sometimes you make me cry….thank you.
Oh, this was so sweet. I loved your story and your photas as well as the picture of your aunt's handwriting. Such special memories.
Happy Thanksgiving Elissa!
what a wonderful "peak" into your journey thus far.
your words & their "heart" are incredible & the photos are precious.
wishing you & your family a wonderful thanksgiving.
Beautiful, Elissa. Just beautiful.
Very few 17 year olds would, or could, have the maturity to write like you do Elissa. Keep it up! You've got an incredibly promising future ahead of you. Beautifully done…
This is a splendid post, even more so than usual. The inclusion of your childhood pictures is a lovely touch, and one cannot helpt but feel touched by your "voice." I'm sure your family is very moved to read these words.
Elissa! You're such an amazing writer, and this is probably my favorite blog post so far. I LOVE the pictures and every single word and image is just magical :)
don't know quite how to describe it, but each time I read this, it leaves me with a light, happy feeling.
and I love your dad's comment!!
elissa this is amazing!
you're baby pictures are adorable. the little stories and memories are incredibly heartwarming–you should post some of the stuff you wrote when you were little!
and the apple cake looks delicious :)
and ditto to what mary said about your dads comment!
Your writing and your baking are inspirational. I am sure you already make mom and dad and gram very proud and will continue to do that for many, many years.
Truly one of the most vivid posts I've read in a long time. Your voice and gift for writing is incredible!
There is something really inspiring about handwritten recipe cards. I love reading my grandma's recipes files…and of course, trying the recipes!
I have two stories for you todayl. The first is about a grandmother who could not stop the tears from flowing as she read her granddaughlters blog. I will finish that story later because I want to tell you the second story. It's a true story about a little girl who grew up to be a very special person.This little girl brought light,happiness, and wonder to her grandmother. Her grandmother loved her and would always love her. Not for what she accomplishes and there will be many but for who she is. Loving, caring, giving, talented and more. This story has more chapters and her grandmother will be there for all of them as long as she can.
I loved reading this post because you SO remind me of myself at your age! I'm sure I wrote down similar thoughts in the pages of my many journals from high school. Stick with it :)
OK, so I admit, I am sitting here with tears streaming down my face for several reasons. First, because I am so far away from some very special people. Second, because I can hear your grandma telling those stories. I can hear her intonations and words as if she was right here next to me. She is an amazing person that I only recently got to know, and for that I am grateful. I am crying for your grandpa and how proud he must be of you even though he is not here. Lastly, I am crying because you are living proof that what makes people happiest is their relationships and not their possessions, and in your short life this far, you have come to know and understand what takes many people a lifetime to learn.
This is such a touching post. I read it and thought about how much love is flowing in your family and when I read your father's and grandmother's posts I teared up something terrible. Sweet and special, I love the love!
Wow, my mom stumbled upon your blog a few days ago and directed me here becasue she said it reminded her of me. I have to agree. I have a budding passion for writing and a love of photography. Even though I don't cook myself I do love food and wanted to own a bakery when I was younger. I find your blog extremely inspirational, and thank you for writing it.
Your words touch my heart deeply, life means so much because of you
Being 17 I can relate to your story all to well. Thanks for this.
I've always loved to write. Even my childhood had its ups and downs, I'm thankful for it. I'm thankful for my mom being there when I messed up and choosing to love me anyway.
Writing is such a passion for me. Words weave together the most beautiful memories of dandelions, playgrounds, love and loss. This was another beautiful post that showed me another piece of you.
Thank you for a wonderful post. You truely have a writers soul and a bakers heart. Good luck in your continuing journey.
Hi Elissa, I'm a new reader and after reading only a few posts, you've already become such an inspiration for me! As many have posted before me, you definitely sound like a very intelligent, and wise-beyond-your-age young lady. Stay motivated and I look forward to reading more of your posts (and trying out some of your recipes!) :)
Hi Elissa,
Not only your baking skills, but also your writing style inspires me! As many have already told, the first impression I got was, "It can't be a teenager writing like this!" It is really hard to believe. Keep it up! Thought you might be interested in checking this other blog
http://sunitabhuyan.com/ who does some superb baking.
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i don't even know what to say but i wanted to comment. you have more maturity than most adults i know. You are a beautiful, smart, kind, and wise soul and i wish you the best of luck in all your future endeavors even though you don't need it.
Hi Elissa,
I have heard a lot about your stories. It's really nice to leave a message here. I love to read about your childhood. Such a wonderful childhood. Thank you for posting these lovely photos. You look so cute and it's nice to know you. I live in Hong Kong. If you have a chance to visit here, i will be so glad to show you around and try local dishes.^^
Keep up the great work!
You have an amazing gift. It is evident that you've found your element (Have you read Sir Ken Robinson's book?)–food, photography, and writing all rolled into one. Don't let anything stop you.
All the best,
Mama Koala
thanks for this post. i loved every bit of it. (: and of course, the cake looks incredibly good.
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I have always had a passion for Art. I love to draw, color, mold, paint, anything that involves creating something beautiful, or turning a plain piece of paper in to something worth hanging on to. When I found out of my love for baking I was able to apply my passion for Art, I treat a frosted cake as my blank canvas.
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hi! i was just wondering what size pan to use. i cant find it in your post and i feel like im just entirely missing it.
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Review: True North Canadian Rye Whisky
Posted by Arctic Wolf on August 16, 2012
True North Rye Whisky is produced from western prairie wheat and grains. It is aged in charred American oak barrels for a minimum of three years (as per Canadian Law) before being blended and bottled at the Highwood facility in High River, Alberta. True North is what I refer to as an economy whisky. It is inexpensive compared to other whisky in its category, and is a whisky meant for tall drinks as well as other cocktails in bars and restaurants (or on your back deck).
Highwood Distillers is the only Canadian distillery which uses wheat as its primary distilled grain. I have noticed when tasting the wheat based spirits in their portfolio that this grain seems to lend a soft gentleness to the final spirit. They use Rye is in much smaller quantities, and this grain adds a flavourful spiciness. Corn may also be used, and when it is, the corn provides additional sweetness, and body to the spirit.
Earlier this summer, I was given a bottle of Highwood's True North Whisky for the purpose of a review here on my website. Here is an excerpt from the resulting review:
"…. True North tastes pretty much like an old-fashioned rye whisky with a nice bite of rye spice complemented with notes of butterscotch and caramel. I can taste the spiciness of ginger with perhaps just a dash of cloves and cardamom, and a very light sweetness. The spiciness warms the mouth, but there is just enough dusty dryness and flavours of ripened grain to appeal to me… "
You may read the full review here:
Review: True North Canadian Rye Whisky
I have also provided a nice cocktail with the review, the Rye-jito.
Please enjoy the review and cocktail.
For those who are interested I have provided a detailed overview of Highwood's distillation and whisky making process which you may find her:
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January 8th, 2013
My take: 'Atheist' isn't a dirty word, congresswoman
Editor's note: Chris Stedman is the author of "Faitheist: How an Atheist Found Common Ground with the Religious" and the assistant humanist chaplain at Harvard. You can follow him on Twitter at @ChrisDStedman.
By Chris Stedman, Special to CNN
(CNN)—This year, Congress welcomed the first Buddhist senator and first Hindu elected to either chamber of Congress, and the Pew Forum noted that this "gradual increase in religious diversity … mirrors trends in the country as a whole."
But Pew also noted one glaring deficiency: Religious "nones" were largely left outside the halls of Congress, despite one in five Americans now saying they don't affiliate with a religion.
There is, however, one newly elected "none" — but she seems to think "atheist" is a dirty word.
Rep. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Arizona, was sworn in a few days ago without a Bible, and she is the first member of Congress to openly describe her religious affiliation as "none." Although 10 other members don't specify a religious affiliation — up from six members in the previous Congress — Sinema is the only to officially declare "none."
This has gotten Sinema a fair amount of attention from the media. Many identified her as an atheist during her congressional campaign, and after she won, sources touted her as a nontheist. Even this past weekend, Politico declared in a headline: "Non-believers on rise in Congress."
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But there's a slight issue: Sinema doesn't actually appears to be a nonbeliever. In response to news stories identifying her as an atheist, her campaign released this statement shortly after her victory: "(Rep. Sinema) believes the terms non-theist, atheist or non-believer are not befitting of her life's work or personal character."
As a nontheist, atheist and nonbeliever (take your pick), I find this statement deeply problematic.
It is perfectly fine, of course, if Sinema isn't a nontheist, and it is understandable that she would want to clarify misinformation about her personal beliefs. But to say that these terms are "not befitting of her life's work or personal character" is offensive because it implies there is something unbefitting about the lives and characters of atheists or nonbelievers.
Christmas exposes atheist divide on dealing with religion
Try substituting a religious group of your choice in place of atheist if you don't agree: "[Rep. Sinema] believes the term Muslim is not befitting of her life's work or personal character." Does that sound right? It shouldn't.
Of course, many do view Muslims as unfit for political office. In that respect, political opponents have regularly misidentified President Obama as a Muslim. Many have defended the president from such attacks by noting that Obama is a Christian.
But former Republican Secretary of State Colin Powell rightly pointed out the pernicious underlying message such a defense sends:
Just as Muslim is used as a political smear, politicians seem to avoid "atheist."
This is probably because the American electorate views both Muslims and atheists more unfavorably than they do other groups: According to a Gallup poll released in June, only 58% of Americans would vote for a "generally well-qualified" Muslim candidate, and only 54% would vote for an atheist. (This is the first time that number has been above 50% for an atheist candidate.) By contrast, 91% would vote for a Jewish candidate, 94% for a Catholic and 80% for a Mormon.
There seems to be a greater general tolerance for, or blindness to, comments that marginalize or diminish atheists than those aimed at other groups.
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Prominent individuals like Powell rightfully decry anti-Muslim fear-mongering in politics, but few speak out against those who wield accusations of atheism as a political weapon.
Whether people don't see it or simply aren't bothered isn't clear, but it remains a problem.
I respect Sinema's right to self-identify as she chooses, and I don't wish to speculate about her religious beliefs. But while I celebrate that she is comfortable enough to openly identify as bisexual, I find her response to being labeled an atheist troubling.
Why not instead say that she's not an atheist, but so what if she was?
The 113th Congress is rich with diversity. As an interfaith activist, I am glad to see the religious composition of Congress more closely reflect the diversity of America. As a queer person, I'm glad that LGBT Americans are seeing greater representation in Washington.
But as a proud atheist and humanist, I'm disheartened that the only member of Congress who openly identifies as nonreligious has forcefully distanced herself from atheism in a way that puts down those of us who do not believe in God.
We are Americans of good character, too.
The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely those of Chris Stedman.
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Resisting Materialism
Posted by The Situationist Staff on April 15, 2012
From the Center for a New American Dream (centernewdream) at http://www.newdream.org:
Psychologist Tim Kasser discusses how America's culture of consumerism undermines our well-being. When people buy into the ever-present marketing messages that "the good life" is "the goods life," they not only use up Earth's limited resources, but they are less happy and less inclined toward helping others. The animation both lays out the problems of excess materialism and points toward solutions that promise a healthier, more just, and more sustainable life.
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Not surprisingly, last week's Bonham's auction featured some pretty ridiculous sales. Someone, for instance, coughed up $380 for the good but not great Ardbeg Alligator released two years ago for $100 (Keep in mind that Bonham's charges all kinds of fees so the seller didn't make anywhere near $380 but the buyer did pay it). But what really had me scratching my head was the price for Pappy Van Winkle. A 20 year old Pappy went for $654 and 23 year olds went for $892 and $773. Unlike the Ardbeg Alligator, these are bottles that are in current release. At last fall's release, the 20 year old was selling for $125 and the 23 year old was $240. If you go to places like the new Bourbon Exchange Facebook page (a site apparently set up for those who miss the pleasure of getting gouged on ebay), you will hear similar stories. Keep in mind, the Pappys listed at the Bonham's auction did not include a date; they did not appear to be older bottles. They were likely bottles that someone purchased within the last few years for the standard retail price.
This is exhibit one showing that there is a whiskey bubble in the secondary market that will likely collapse sometime in the near future. Currently, you have a situation in which people are willing to pay extraordinary prices for whiskeys like Pappy and the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection that are not truly rare. They may be hard to find right now, but they aren't rare in the literal sense in that there are plenty of them out there, and they are released every year. In fact, that's the Beanie Baby model. The product appears scarce because the company closely controls production and allocation, and in response, people hoard them. It's very easy for a market like that to collapse.
As an independent bottler, Van Winkle currently has a limited number of casks available for bottling, but that could change. Tomorrow, the company could find a way to acquire additional stock allowing it to double production, or Diageo could buy the brand and quintuple production, and pop goes the bubble...no more secondary market. Some more savvy collectors would still look for certain bottle codes, but that's not most people who are driving this market, as demonstrated by the amount paid for standard bottles in the Bonham's auction.
Even if production stays at current levels, there will eventually be a crash. As noted above, the allocations have led to hoarding (just go to any bourbon forum or website and you'll see photos of people's collections of dozens or in some cases hundreds of Van Winkles and BTACs). The fact that there is so much product out there is going to leave some hoarders holding so many that they will eventually have pressure to unload them. They will move, lose their job, go into debt...or die, and their massive collections will start to trickle into the secondary market. Eventually, people will realize that these are not so hard to come by. And by the way, the same is true of A.H. Hirsch 16 (the most common version with the gold foil cap); even though there isn't new production and it's from a closed distillery, there is a huge amount of it in collectors' hands.
Preston Van Winkle is none to pleased with the idea of a secondary market for his current products. As he told me:
As for auctions, I have no problem with people selling true collector bottles, ones that will never see production again or that are truly non-existent at retail. I have a BIG problem with people buying our products purely for profit. It takes away from legitimate fans who just want a bottle to drink. Often times the people who are in it for the gain are the ones who manage to get their hands on large amounts so that makes the problem that much worse.For my part, I look forward to a market correction which injects a modicum of sanity into this situation. It saddens me to see enthusiasts who had once preached "drinking the juice" now trying to capitalize on Pappy fever by unloading their bottles at ridiculous prices. It's especially ironic given Pappy Van Winkle's own creed, that he would make fine bourbon "at a profit if we can, at a loss if we must." He had his priorities straight. Maybe we can all take a lesson from the man whose picture is on that $892 bottle of bourbon.


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Tuesday, October 12, 2010
From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...I'm still able to buy fennel very cheaply. Last weekend I bought several large bulbs to try an idea I'd been mulling over. I wanted to make a creamy fennel soup that had an unmistakably anise flavor, but had the same grainy texture as a properly made potato soup. How hard could it be? I set to work and did the requisite dicing and slicing and had my pot on the stove in 30 minutes. In addition to fennel, the pot contain a large potato to help with thickening, some celery and, most importantly, finely ground caraway seeds to boost the anise flavor. I let the contents of the pot simmer for about an hour, then pureed the contents of the pot using an immersion blender. I thinned the soup with light cream, garnished it with fennel fronds and served it warm with seeded rye croutons. It was really good and I'll definitely be making it again. I gave it an Italian name to give it more panache. I thought some of you might enjoy the recipe. Here's how it's made.
Zuppa di Finocchio - Creamy Fennel Soup...from the kitchen of One Perfect Bite
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 large fennel bulbs, trimmed, cored and coarsely chopped
1 (8 to 12-oz.) large Idaho potato, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 large celery stalk, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1/2 to 1 teaspoon teaspoon pulverized caraway seeds
4 cups low-sodium Chicken broth
1 bay leaf
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup light cream
Garnish: fennel fronds
1) Heat olive oil in a large (4 to 5-quart) pan. Add fennel, potato, celery, and garlic. Cover pan, reduce heat, and sweat vegetables until soft but not brown, about 10 to 15 minutes. Add pulverized caraway seed, chicken broth, bay leaf and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer, partially covered, for 50 minutes. Remove bay leaf
2) Puree soup with an immersion blender. Strain soup if desired. Ladle into bowls and garnish with fennel fronds. Serve with seeded rye croutons. Yield: 5 servings.
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- Ginny Hartzler said...
I have never had fennel! Don't you just love the immersion blender? No mpore big clunky blender to take apart and wash!
- October 12, 2010 at 12:17 AM
- Monet said...
Your innovation never fails to impress me. I'm still working on my cooking skills, so I'm not quite ready to experiment as much as you do. But I love coming to your site and finding all of these new and different creations. What a great way to enjoy fennel! Thank you for sharing!
- October 12, 2010 at 12:17 AM
- alison said...
so delicious and flavorful!
- October 12, 2010 at 12:38 AM
- Angie's Recipes said...
Mary, you are simply the best! Innovative, passionate and talented! The creamy fennel soup looks truly comforting and heartwarming!
Thanks for sharing the recipe.
- October 12, 2010 at 12:45 AM
- penny aka jeroxie said...
Our fennel days are closing. Must get onto it then.
- October 12, 2010 at 1:28 AM
- Karen said...
Fennel and celery are a match made in heaven! Great recipe-- can't wait to try this!
- October 12, 2010 at 1:38 AM
- Marisa said...
Have never thought of making a fennel soup, but I bet it tastes lovely! Thanks for the mention.
- October 12, 2010 at 2:24 AM
- KathyB. said...
A good reminder for me to hurry up and harvest my fennel. Although I don't like potatoes, my husband does and he loves a good bowl of hearty soup with homemade bread. This looks to be a recipe he will enjoy.My husband is the guy who bought our immersion blender~
- October 12, 2010 at 2:41 AM
- Alessandra said...
What a good way to use fennel! Thank you for the idea Mary :-)
- October 12, 2010 at 2:48 AM
- Priya Suresh said...
Beautiful creamy soup..
- October 12, 2010 at 4:09 AM
- Umm Mymoonah said...
Nothing is better than this comforting bowl of soup.
- October 12, 2010 at 4:11 AM
- Sushma Mallya said...
Very nice and flavourful soup...
- October 12, 2010 at 4:24 AM
- Parad Sharma said...
looks great! thanks for sharing..will surely try this weekend :)
- October 12, 2010 at 5:02 AM
- Sonia ~ Nasi Lemak Lover said...
this look creamy and good, what a comfort food that you have prepared!
- October 12, 2010 at 5:15 AM
- Valerie Harrison (bellini) said...
I happen to have some fennel waiting for it's moment to shine Mart.
- October 12, 2010 at 6:38 AM
- Unknown said...
This soup looks silky and delicious! This is my favorite texture for soup, the hand blender is my best friend this time of year!
Love this Mary!
- October 12, 2010 at 7:48 AM
- Kim said...
I looovvve your soup! Fennel is something that I eat for a couple of year but I usually eat it raw! In this soup It's probably delicious!
- October 12, 2010 at 7:59 AM
- Barbara said...
Lovely, Mary. I just had roasted fennel last night. I adore it. Absolutely cannot wait to try your soup! How unusual...and the caraway seeds are a nice touch!
You are the best. I know visiting your blog I will always come away inspired.
- October 12, 2010 at 8:00 AM
- Martha said...
I will have to try this sometime -- perhaps for my next lunch bunch lunch. I did make the fennel soup from Ina's first cookbook and it was really good.
- October 12, 2010 at 8:03 AM
- tasteofbeirut said...
I saw a lot of wild fennel fronds since I have been here and was thinking of ways to use them; this soupl looks so creamy fragrant and delicious, I would try it in a heartbeat,
- October 12, 2010 at 8:08 AM
- From the Kitchen said...
I have never prepared fennel in any way. Why not? I have no idea. This is going to be my self-imposed (and seemingly delicious) challenge very soon. And, my immersion blender (my very first) arrived in yesterday's mail. I feel like a novice in the kitchen right now.
- October 12, 2010 at 8:52 AM
- Unknown said...
I've never used fennel except as a seasoning...always been a little intimated by it. Now I have a great recipe to try and over come that intimidated feeling with! This looks so creamy and wonderful. Thanks for sharing, Mary!
- October 12, 2010 at 9:11 AM
- Valérie said...
What a beautiful soup! I hardly ever use caraway seeds, I'll keep the tip in mind! Have a great day!
- October 12, 2010 at 9:15 AM
- Claudia said...
Now,that's a flavorful soup! Fennel can do anything it wants.
P.S. Our endive is $6.99. Per tiny bunch. Annoys me. But cannot seem to grow it.
- October 12, 2010 at 9:44 AM
- Receitas para a Felicidade said...
Hummmmmmm looks delicious Mary.
- October 12, 2010 at 10:03 AM
- Krista said...
I think that this sounds wonderful. I've only cooked with fennel once, and I really enjoyed the result. It seems that the fennel I purchased for that recipe was very expensive. I'll have to check the prices at this time of year, because I'd really like to make this!
- October 12, 2010 at 10:16 AM
- Banana Wonder said...
Hahah my Italian friend was just telling me about the word "finnochio" ... well, I have been thinking about making soup and love fennel.. so making this, clearly! Thanks!!
- October 12, 2010 at 10:32 AM
- Jennifer said...
That is one gorgeous soup Mary, I am not a fan of Fennel but I would scarf a bowl of that right down!
- October 12, 2010 at 11:51 AM
- StephenC said...
An excellent preparation. Please forgive me for correcting your spelling, but it is "finocchio", which also happens to be an Italian slang term for "faggot".
- October 12, 2010 at 12:19 PM
- RamblingTart said...
What a beautiful, creamy soup, Mary. :-) I love fennel and it would be so scrumptious done this way. :-) Just perfect for the cold days now here. :-)
- October 12, 2010 at 12:25 PM
- Joanne said...
I've done potato leek but never potato fennel soup before! The licorice-y flavor must add such a subtle kick. How delightful!
- October 12, 2010 at 12:36 PM
- Jayanthy Kumaran said...
sounds n looks wonderful soup...
Tasty Appetite
- October 12, 2010 at 1:30 PM
- Cherine said...
Nothing beats a flavorful comforting soup!
- October 12, 2010 at 1:50 PM
- Faith said...
I love the flavor of fennel but I've never cooked with it! What a delicious, unique idea for soup!
- October 12, 2010 at 2:09 PM
- Lucie said...
Mary, this is a great creation! I love fennel and am accustomed to having it in salads, but not in soups! This is a must-try. A version with roasted carrots must be pretty nice, too!
- October 12, 2010 at 3:32 PM
- Jaime and Jen DISH said...
Wow, this looks amazing.....so creamy!!!
- October 12, 2010 at 4:21 PM
- scrambledhenfruit said...
I love fennel but I've never had it in soup. This sounds delicious!
- October 12, 2010 at 6:29 PM
- Bakericious said...
the soup looks thick and creamy, what a comfort food :).
- October 12, 2010 at 6:30 PM
- Mags @ the Other Side of 50 said...
I can't wait to make this and when hubby asks what's for dinner, I can say "zuppa di finocchio" (there just might be a little Italian in this German girl after all.
Looks fantastic!
- October 12, 2010 at 8:31 PM
- Jeannie said...
This looks perfect for dipping a warm crusty bread into...especially if it's raining outside, which is often the case these days.
- October 12, 2010 at 8:42 PM
- Adelina said...
that creamy texture is so appropriate for the cooler weather! Fennel- bet it is very tasty as soup!
- October 12, 2010 at 11:04 PM
- Unknown said...
I simply love fennel and I was talking just yesterday with a chef friend of mine about how underrated and underused it is... even if you're not a fan of aniseed it has a much warmer undertonethat works so well with fish and chicken... or even on it's own, softly braised. I think you've inspired me to do a fennel special on my blog next week!
- October 13, 2010 at 9:54 AM
- Unknown said...
Mary, I recreated your soup on my bog and added a naughty twist... hope you like it! http://belleaukitchen.blogspot.com/
- October 15, 2010 at 2:10 PM
- Chef Fresco said...
Lovely soup! I meant to say in my last comment on your other post - hope you're having a wonderful trip!
- October 28, 2010 at 9:31 PM
- Francisco Tovar said...
I love this recipe. I have found lots of their ingredients at this Fantastic website: http://www.TheLatinProducts.com
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The line between old-school automotive engineering and gee-whiz technology has blurred so much that Toyota won't unveil its upcoming hydrogen fuel-cell "concept car" at an auto show but instead at the mecca of tech gadgetry, January's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
Even though the sleek FCV (fuel cell vehicle) concept car will only be available in California beginning sometime in 2015 — its cutting-edge technology is specifically aimed at Silicon Valley (along with Los Angeles and San Diego) — Toyota sees the Nevada desert as the perfect venue to unveil its revolutionary car to America, where it's expected to have a range of 310 miles.
"This is going to be a big deal and CES is the biggest trade show in the world of any kind and it draws a global, tech-oriented audience," said John Hanson, national manager of advanced technology and business communications for Toyota Motor Sales USA. "It is a legitimate and logical launching pad for advanced technology in the automobile business."
Toyota's hydrogen fuel-cell idea represents just one piece of the technology revolution that's changing the way drivers interact with their cars — while allowing their vehicles to anticipate problems faster than humans.
The best-selling brands in Northern California are expanding their safety and gadget upgrades throughout their 2014 lineups. More cars, trucks and SUVs than ever before will allow drivers to set their cruise controls to maintain a cushion from the next closest vehicle and automatically slow down when they get too close; alert them when another driver is in their blind spot; and give warnings when they drift into a lane occupied by another car — or are about to back into oncoming traffic.
For its 2014 models, GM is sharing its Cadillac technology with its Buick, Chevrolet and GMC brands so drivers will see an icon in the windshield and get a buzzing in their seat — either on the left or on the right side — when the driver veers either left or right.
"Cadillac's had so many firsts and now we're expanding that adaptive cruise and accident avoidance technology to all four brands," said Shad Balch, GM product manager based in Thousand Oaks.
For its 2014 models, Ford is also expanding its turbocharged, fuel economy "EcoBoost" technology to more models, which includes a 2013 option that shuts off the engine of automatic transmission cars at stops to save even more fuel.
"When the light turns green, the car seamlessly starts back up," said Robert Louisell, business development specialist in Ford's San Francisco region. Ford estimates that its "Auto Start-Stop" technology improves fuel efficiency by about 3.5 percent.
Ford also is expanding its popular "MyKey" feature to more vehicles in the Ford fleet. It allows parents to give one key to their teenage children that limits both the car's speed and stereo volume to pre-set limits. The audio system also stays on mute until all of the seat belts are fastened. The key also activates "more vigorous alerts for the safety system and can't be deactivated," Louisell said.
Only the parents' master key can be used to disable or adjust the speed and volume limits.
Like other major brands, Toyota and Lexus also are expanding their collision avoidance, blind spot and cross-traffic alert systems to more models — the 2014 Toyota Tundra and Highlander and to most Lexus vehicles.
They're also equipping more models with each brand's multimedia audio and navigation systems called "Entune" in Toyota, "Enform" in Lexus and "BeSpoke" in Scion.
The systems are now available in 13 models and come in four different versions — from basic audio controls to a high-end model that allows for GPS navigation and an app suite — all with no subscription fees.
The free, downloadable apps work on IOS and Android devices and link through Bluetooth to the vehicles' head units. Drivers or passengers can then access iHeartRadio, Pandora Internet radio, Facebook Places, Yelp, MovieTickets.com, Bing and OpenTable to make restaurant reservations.
Vehicle technology — for both safety and for gadget convenience — is evolving so quickly that new car buyers will be surprised at how many options are available in so many 2014 models across all brands, said Toyota's Hanson.
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After a heavy meal of potato latkes for Hanukkah, it's nice to have a lighter dessert, like these gluten-free cut-out sugar cookies — perfect for any holiday. For our family Hanukkah celebration this year, I contributed a big batch of unfrosted gluten-free cookies, along with bowls of colored icing for frosting the cookies. The kids frosted the festively shaped cookies at the party, providing lots of fun entertainment and only minimal mess.
This recipe makes about four dozen gluten-free cookies — good for a large crowd. The dough holds together well when rolled out, and the cut-out cookies retain their shape nicely. (I wish I could say the same for my shape.) The cookies have a delicate shortbread flavor that is nicely balanced by the smooth, sweet frosting.
I'm very excited to participate in the first-ever Hanukkah Blog Party, hosted by Leah of Cook Kosher and Miriam of Overtime Cook, who have put together a fabulous array of Hanukkah-themed recipes, treats and crafts from Jewish bloggers all over the world!
Scroll down for links to delicious Hanukkah treats from other bloggers, and for information on a cookbook giveaway — which you can enter by leaving a comment at the bottom of this post!
Gluten-Free Hanukkah Sugar Cookies
(gluten-free, dairy or dairy-free)
By Gluten-Free Nosh
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Sugar Cookie Ingredients:
- 3 cups gluten-free flour blend:
1 cup brown rice flour
1/2 cup sorghum flour
1/2 cup tapioca starch
1/2 cup potato starch
1/2 cup sweet rice flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon xanthan gum
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter or dairy-free margarine
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Cookie Frosting Ingredients:
- 1 pound (3 3/4 cups) confectioners' sugar
- 5 tablespoons milk or milk substitute
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- Food coloring
- Gluten-free sprinkles
- Gently whisk together gluten-free flours, baking powder, xanthan gum and salt in a large bowl; set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until eggs are well-incorporated. Stir in vanilla. Gradually add flour mixture, mixing until combined.
- Divide dough into three balls, kneading balls a few times to make sure dough is smooth. Wrap balls in waxed paper and refrigerate for one hour or overnight.
- When you're ready to cut out the cookies, preheat oven to 375 degrees and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Spread a generous amount of brown rice flour on your work surface and roll out one-third of dough at a time, keeping the rest in the refrigerator until needed. Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness. If dough is sticky, knead in a little extra rice flour and roll between two pieces of waxed paper. Cut dough into shapes with cookie cutters. Transfer cookies, spacing 1 inch apart, to lined baking sheets.
- Bake cookies at 375 degrees for 12 to 14 minutes, until edges are light brown. Cool on baking sheet before removing to wire rack.
- To frost cookies, place confectioners' sugar, milk, corn syrup and vanilla extract in a large bowl and mix with a fork until it reaches a smooth, thick, spreadable consistency, like honey. If frosting is too stiff, add a little more milk. If it's too liquidy, add more confectioners' sugar.
- Divide frosting into a few bowls and stir a couple drops of food coloring into each bowl. Frost the cookies with a knife or offset spatula. You can also add sprinkles before the frosting sets.
- If you want white frosting, omit the vanilla extract (which turns the frosting a light tan) and sub an extra tablespoon of milk instead.
Yield: About 50 frosted cookies
Cookbook Giveaway
To help get everyone into party mode, the Hanukkah Blog Party has a bunch of fabulous new cookbooks to give away! To enter, leave a comment at the bottom of this gluten-free sugar cookie post for your chance to win one of:
- 2 copies of Susie Fishbein's new Kosher By Design Cooking Coach (sponsored by Artscroll)
- 2 copies of Leah Schapira's Fresh and Easy Kosher Cooking (sponsored by Artscroll)
- 2 copies of Esther Deutch's CHIC Made Simple (sponsored by the author)
Giveaway ends at 11:59 PM Eastern time on Sunday, December 16. *Update: 12/17: Giveaway is now closed.* Limit one entry per person per blog, so visit the other blogs for extra chances to win. Prizes can only be shipped within the US. Entries must be accompanied by a valid email address in order to qualify.
Hanukkah Blog Party
This is the second of many fabulous Holiday Blog Parties. If you would like to be added to the mailing list to participate in future parties, please email firstname.lastname@example.com
Stop by the other blogs and check out these Hanukkah-themed recipes. Please note that not all the recipes in the collection are gluten-free.
- Jamie from Joy of Kosher made Zucchini Latkes with Tzatziki
- Daniel from Peikes Cookbook made Potato and Fennel Latkes Fried in Duck Fat With Chinese Five Spice Apple Sauce
- Susan from The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen made Squash and Potato Latkes
- Samantha from The Little Ferraro Kitchen made Ruby Red Beet Latkes with Cumin
- Nechamah from TIforOA Food Ideas made Healthy Oatmeal Latkes
- Liz from The Lemon Bowl made Traditional Potato Latkes
- Yosef from This American Bite made Latkes & Brisket on Rye
- Melanie from From Fast Food to Fresh Food made (I Can't Believe They're Crispy!) Baked Latkes
- Laura from Mother Would Know made Three Variations of Sweet and Savory Latkes
- Sarah from Crispy Bits and Burnt Ends made Kimchee Latkes
- Shulie from Food Wanderings made Baked Panko Sweet Potato Leek Latkes
Donuts and Desserts:
- Miriam from Overtime Cook made Shortcut Cannoli with Chocolate Mousse Filling
- Leah from Cook Kosher made 5 Minute Donuts
- Estee from The Kosher Scoop made Tropical Fruit Fritters
- Melinda from Kitchen-Tested made Sweet Steamed Buns
- Amy from What Jew Wanna Eat made Homemade Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Gelt
- Avidan from Baking It Up As I Go Along made Orange Olive Oil Cake
- Tali from More Quiche Please made Glazed Chocolate Donut Holes
- Amital from Organized Jewish Home made Mom's Sour Cream Sugar Cookies
- Princess Lea from The Frumanista made Túrógombóc
- Stephanie and Jessica from The Kosher Foodies made Beignets
- Gigi from Gigi's Kitchen made Bunuelos: Mini Powdered Cheese Donuts
- Esther from Esther O Designs made Edible Menorahs
- Patti from No Bacon Here made Hanukkah Oreo Balls
- Shoshana from Couldn't Be Parve made Churros con Chocolate
- Shaindy from My Happily Hectic Life made Inside Out Apple Crisp
- Eve from Gluten Free Nosh made Gluten-Free Hanukkah Sugar Cookies
- Amy from Baking and Mistaking made Mini Cream-Filled French Beignets
- Sarah from Food, Words, Photos made Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies
- Victoria from Itsy Bitsy Balebusta made Pure Vanilla Donuts
- Vicky and Ruth from May I Have That Recipe made Dulce de Leche and Eggnog Cream-Filled Mini Sufganiot
- Dena from Oh You Cook made Poached Pears in Pomegranate Sauce
- Michele from Kosher Treif Cooking made Tiramisu Cheessecake
- Sharon from FashionIsha made Sparkly Chanukah Cookies
Appetizers, Soups, Sauces, Drinks and other Hanukkah Food:
- Laura from Pragmatic Attic made Caramel Spice Applesauce
- Jessie from Bread and Butter made Honey Spiced Hanukkah Martini
- G6 from Guess Who's Coming 2 Dinner made Sweet Potato Leek Soup
- Claire from I Love Soup made Sweet Potato, Coconut & Lemongrass Soup
- Jennifer from Juanita's Cocina made Kugel
- Liz from Kosher Like Me made Ready, Stuff Roll!
- Shelley from The Kosher Home made Hanukkah Crafts and Printables
Happy Hanukkah! What are some of your favorite gluten-free Hanukkah foods? Let us know by leaving a comment below.


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Taking a look at some new beers and a cider
As the New Year's approaches, here's a look at some of the last beers I'll have in 2012.
I'll start with the best of the bunch – the Sierra Nevada Narwhal Imperial Stout. I tried this for the first time last night and really enjoyed it.
The Narwhal comes in at a hefty 10.2 percent ABV. It has a touch of booze on the nose, and you definitely get a little heat when you drink it, but it does not detract from how good this beer really is.
The dominant smell is roasted coffee, and that continues on into the taste. Along with the roasted coffee you get some nice dark chocolate undertones with a hint of vanilla in the finish.
It is a full-bodied, yet smooth brew. Narwhal is definitely worth seeking out.
I love a good Baltic porter and wish more breweries attempted them. Victory's Baltic Thunder is a fantastic example of the style, and the Red Thunder tops it.
The red wine gives the beer a tartness you don't normally get in a Baltic porter, and then blends well with the slight roasty chocolate flavors you get in the porter.
Although based on the Baltic Thunder, this is a totally new beer that I really enjoyed.
Another good stout that has recently been released is Baxter Brewing Company's Phantom Punch Winter Stout.
This 6.8 percent canned stout is extremely easy to drink. There's a lot of coffee flavor, but there is some chocolate as well, and the vanilla beans used while brewing really comes through. There is a touch of hops in the finish.
If you like a good stout that isn't an imperial, this is one I would recommend.
Next up is another Imperial Stout, this one's Leinenkugel's Big Eddy Russian Imperial Stout.
This beer was just missing something for me. It had the flavors you come to expect from an imperial stout, such as coffee and chocolate, but there is not one flavor that stands out and makes you take notice.
It's certainly not a bad beer, but one that stands firmly in the middle of the pack.
Another beer that falls in the middle of the road for its style is the brand new Narragansett Brewery's Private Stock Imperial India Pale Ale.
This is Narragansett's biggest beer, at 8.6 percent. It's not a bad beer, but it reminds me of double IPAs from about 10 years ago when brewers just added a bunch of hops, forgetting about balance.
The citrusy hoppy flavor dominates any of the malt sweetness. If Narragansett dialed up the malt backbone to balance this beer, it could have been truly good.
The Private Stock isn't a beer you would turn down, but it's not one to salivate over.
Finally, something a little different – the Downeast Ciderhouse Cranberry Blend.
For anyone who reads this blog, you know I'm a fan of a good cider, and Downeast's original cider is one of the absolute best made in New England.
The Cranberry Blend is also a treat. I'm not a huge fan of cranberries, but the cranberries add a tartness to the cider that makes you want to take sip after sip. It's a refreshing treat and if you're a fan of cider I can't imagine you not liking this one.


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